The Varsity is Canada’s largest student newspaper and U of T’s tri-campus newspaper of record since 1880. The Varsity launched a new website in 2011, which was created by former U of T students. Four years ago, we launched a redesigned website and magazine microsite. Two years ago, we started a digital magazine. This past year, we began a new website redesign, which was launched for the 2020–2021 volume of The Varsity.
We are looking for a full stack magazine web developer who will be tasked primarily with designing and managing the building of our digital magazine and handbook, and assisting with minor improvements on the main site (thevarsity.ca). The magazine web developer, who oversees the front end web developer and back end web developer’s magazine/handbook work and timeline, will work under the direction of the managing online editor and features editor. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the online team at a major campus newspaper!
Varsity Publications Inc. is an incorporated not-for-profit corporation entirely managed and operated by students. It publishes The Varsity newspaper in print and maintains a strong online presence through its website (thevarsity.ca) and social media.
Responsibilities
- Assist the features editor with directing and designing The Varsity’s digital magazine and handbook;
- Construct a timeline for building the digital magazine and handbook;
- Manage front end and back end web developers to implement the timeline;
- Collaborate with the managing online editor to update software and implement new web features on the main site (thevarsity.ca);
- Attend regular meetings every week;
- Be on-call for website-related emergencies;
- Monitor the website’s server performance.
Experience and Qualifications
The ideal candidate is:
- A current post-secondary student at U of T;
- Interested in journalism and digital media;
- Experienced with managing a team in a fast-paced environment;
- Experienced or has a background in user interface design;
- Conversant with MERN stack;
- Experienced working with Wordpress;
- Proficient in CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and Git
- Experienced with graphic design;
- Confident in troubleshooting issues as they arise;
- And a strong communicator, detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and punctual.
Terms of the Position
The hired candidate will:
- Work 12 hours per week;
- Occupy the position from June 1, 2021–December 31, 2021;
- And receive a salary of $6,227 for their term.
Application Information
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and examples of your work to hiring@thevarsity.ca addressed to Hannah Carty, Editor-in-Chief, and Stephanie Bai, Managing Online Editor, by 5:00 pm on May 21. Examples can include links to websites you have worked on, your GitHub profile, and/or relevant attachments. Please indicate the position for which you are applying in the ‘subject’ field.
Varsity Publications Inc. is committed to providing its members with equal opportunity and a workplace that is free from harrassment and discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates who reflect the U of T community’s diversity, as defined by, but not limited to, race, colour, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, political or religious affiliations, place of origin, class, and gender.